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It is still decided on the pitch. May as well disband the World Cup, because nations can't compete with large nations who have massive GDP.

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Brighton lack the midfield quality of previous seasons and are regularly playing a high line under this new manager. I'd be starting Murphy against these because his directness on the right with the high line is something that will make him look amazing. I'd even go with Barnes over Gordon, based on Barnes training with squad in lead up to game (and again, high line suiting him). Ideally Isak fit and would also go with Willock in CM, due to his ability to dribble through the lines which exposes opposition high lines. Pope: Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall: Willock, Bruno, Tonali: Barnes, Isak, Murphy

Went back in 30 mins ago, and L7E whole batch was available, so got 2 in the end. They weren't there earlier, so random how they become available later on. Must've released some more as the demand was there.

But why do we need to choose Burn though? There's post saying he's limited playing out, only going to get slower. So if you are going to evolve the team, what situation next season are you going to be going "Yep, need Burn for this game". Every chance we get the last out of him this season, but it shouldn't cloud the judgement that we need to keep him on say a new 2 year deal.

Broken. Got in, scatter of seats available, each time I went to select they disappear. Now all gone Oh well.

First time this season getting on at 10am for the general sale for members, 11k in the queue

The period after this international break is when the games start to ramp up and Europe does have an impact. This is where we need to take advantage of having no Europe, especially if it’s against sides who have played in Europe. Like Villa yesterday for example where done after their European game, but had a terrible Man Utd side. If that’s us playing, I’d expect a high tempo where it can’t be matched across the 90. We’ve been poor, but if season starts now, it’s a good base to start from as the points are on the board. Keeping Isak fit for rest of season and having Wilson back to chip in is the key to getting top 5 though. Without those, there’s no chance as we’re not technically savvy enough to get through games without a striker and win, as we don’t control the ball well.

No issue with that. Just similar to Hall for me (who thankfully got a break later in season) where at their young age, you need to be either getting some game time for first team or getting consistent minutes in U23/loan depending on where your level is. Otherwise, the development stalls. Thankfully he’ll get minutes during each international break, but I think there’s a valid argument for sending him out on loan in January for 2nd half of season so he can hone his game at Championship level. Going to be 22 next season.

Because we should be only keeping one of Schar or Burn IMO, and Schar is the better use. Don’t bring in Kelly on £100k+ pw back up to then still keep Burn, just would be strange. I believe we wanted a CB this summer, and then likely one next summer who’s probably of a younger age. Getting none this summer shouldn’t change that requirement/plan next summer. He’s a great lad, local, and yea would be cheap wages compared to others. But let’s be honest, if we are moving forward as a club, you can’t be having him getting solid minutes next season. And we need to learn to move players on at the right time when opportunity is there.

Why not both and 2 proven players on top? Like we should be in a position come next summer with these no longer at the club: Burn, Lascelles, Almiron, Wilson. And on top, should be open to Pope, Trippier and Longstaff or Willock going. That’s a lot of wages freed up, and quite a few signings needed, both of young age that’s got resale/longevity, and of players that improve XI, with say Schar / Joelinton becoming good squad depth.

Christ, we should batter Brighton after international break with this high line.

This has been a proper crap game from both sides. Niggly and no quality shown.

Surely there’s a difference to carrying out the pressing plan which can take time to learn get fitness, then there’s to playing in defence? Just looks very limited, which is fair, but not when he’s on £100k+ and we’ve got him for rest of decade. Likely going to end up being in 18 months time at best, 3rd choice LB and 5th choice CB.

What parts of De Ligt do people like? One of those players, people elevate highly with no reason to back it up. What you see at 17 is what he’s now. Not improved in the 7 years, and not suddenly going to now. If anything, as he goes across this contract, he’s just going to get slower and giving how much he leaves himself needed to recover space wise, only going to look even worse over time. There’s a reason why two big clubs have moved him on after a couple of seasons at a loss.

Neither team can defend. Could be 6-3 to any side come end of game.

Buying Utilita Arena and building there IMO is the only legit option. And giving wording about not regretting the decision as a city, helps that. As you see with Man City stadium, that’s completely hauled the neighbouring area, and a mega new stadium there near the Tyne, can see that whole neighbouring area rejuvenated over time with the city area expanded out further for retail and leisure.

Assume he will be in u21 squad, which is probably where his development is atm. Still expect him to be a colossal player for us towards end of season.

Is he like completely gone as a player? Can’t we get rid for £1m and that £1m go towards subsidising his wages to get a move.

0/5 for league games, going as a pair for rest of stadium Probably won't be going for West Ham / Liverpool as I won't be able to get to games in time, so hopefully 6th time lucky for Leicester game. Will try and get on at 10am Monday, but if work gets in way, usually too late then

The inverted wingers are suppose to come inside, bring the full back likely with them, with a player change over to slot outwide, and causing confusion as it requires either opposition to move on the man they’re marking or get dragged into a position they’re not comfortable in to track a run. All needs to be with quick passing and movement. Something we’re poor at. Man City obviously best at it, but they for me go too far and overdue it.

Evening game. Everton on back of a win. Yea, I’ve only got bad feelings about this one DCL to be unplayable, 2-0 Everton.

Get him starting against Everton.

Positives: Into next round, no injuries, Osula looked up to speed and can play a part in league games. Negatives: Poor yet again from word go with the ball. Nothing really created from open play. Been more reflective of the whole season rather than the Man City game.

Like there, instantly give it away again ffs